Adults Working with Native Youth Training of Trainers
May 16 - 18, 2023 
9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
Barbie's Village 
935 NE 33rd Ave. 
Portland, Oregon
​97232
​Registration Fee: $599

About the Training

Become a Certified Trainer!

This training is intended for adults who work with Native youth. Participants who complete the training will be certified trainers in the Native Wellness Institutes ten lesson “Native Youth Leadership” curriculum. The training will be hands-on, experiential and participants will give presentations to display their knowledge and understanding of the curriculum. The curriculum is great for any youth program. Each person will receive a copy of the curriculum and certificate of completion.

Training Topics

  • Native Wellness
  • Traditional Values
  • Party Like It’s 1491
  • Healthy Communication
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Healthy Sexuality
  • Traditional Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Vision
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Who Should Attend

Youth Program Staff, Social Service and Tribal Health Staff, Education and Recreation Program Staff and others interested in working better with Native Youth.

Trainers 
A team from the Native Wellness Institute 

Lodging
Double Tree Hilton 
1000 NE Multnomah St. 
Portland, Oregon 97232

Room Rate: 
Standard Guestroom: $152.00 + 16.57% Occupancy Tax
Single/double One Queen Doubletree Sweet Dreams Bed, 220 sq ft.

​Premium Guestroom: $152.00 + 16.57% Occupancy Tax
Single/double King or Two Queens, 465 sq ft.s 

The cutoff date to receive the discounted rate is April 17, 2023. Mention the Native Wellness Institute to receive the discounted room rate. 

Please note the training will not be held at the hotel and you will need transportation to Barbies village. Options include rental cars, ride shares, or taxis. If you cannot find transportation from the hotel to Barbies Village please let us know and we can help.  

Cancelation Policy

Registrants who are unable to attend may send a replacement at no additional charge. Please provide us with the name of the replacement before the training. No refunds will be given for paid registrations, however, we can provide a credit for a future training. Training credits will expire after one year. If a participant is unable to attend and no cancellation is made prior to the training or replacement is made, the FULL amount of registration will be charged as a no-show fee.